Artemis 2's Moon Revealed: NASA's Science Passport Teaches Astronauts to See in Color

Artemis 2 astronauts used NASA's Lunar Science Passport to guide color- and geology-focused observations of the Moon, especially the Aristarchus Plateau, recording audio diaries and high-fidelity imagery that highlighted a colorful, history-rich far side. The approach wired crew observations to scientific targets, enabling researchers to compare in situ colors and textures with orbital data. After the flyby, scientists plan months of analysis and will publish a preliminary science report while the Artemis program continues.